ASTH• Universe - Sessional Lecturer

Date Posted: 02/05/2026
Req : 46847
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM:
Chem/Phys. Sciences
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

Position Type
:
Sessional Lecturer I

Course Title
: AST
201H5
• Exploring the Universe

Course Description
:
The Universe extends from the Sun to the most distant regions we can observe. This course explores our Sun, the other stars, the Milky Way galaxy in which our Sun lives, other galaxies that are far outside our Milky Way, and the most distant objects we can observe. In addition, the course presents evidence that everything we observe is just a small fraction of what exists in the Universe.

The course content considers how the Universe began and evolved over time and the possibility of life beyond Earth.

Number of Positions (est): 1

Course Enrolment (est): 250

TA Support (est):
Dependent on enrollment.

Delivery Method
:
Online synchronous.

Class schedule
:
For the most up-to-date course timetable and delivery methods, please visit UTM timetable planner: .

Dates of appointment
: 02 July 2026 to 31 August 2026.

Salary
:
Sessional Lecturer I: $9,820.70, including vacation pay. Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Qualifications
:
Ph.D. in relevant area of Astronomy. Currency and mastery of subject area required as demonstrated by high-quality recent research experience (within the past four years), past teaching experience, and excellence in teaching a similar course. Applicants should demonstrate teaching excellence by providing documentation in the form of student surveys, letters, or other appropriate pieces of evidence. Excellent candidates otherwise considered to be equivalently qualified may be asked to present a sample lecture on a topic from the course, and performance in such a lecture will be considered important in the final assessment.

Description of Duties
:
All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including but not limited to preparation and delivery of course content, development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and examinations, calculations and submission of grades, provide direction and supervision of TA's, and holding regular office hours.

Final date to receive applications
: 27 February 2026

Closing Date: 02/27/2026, 11:59PM EDT
**

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.

Please note:

Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.